BGT, Account Manager, Southeast

Job Description: BGT, Account Manager, Southeast

The Top Line

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling products that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day.  That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it.  Our tribe is different.  We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure.  We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes.  We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

The Job

Unchained Labs is seeking a highly motivated and proactive sales professional to cover the Southeast US to lead the company’s commercial activities within this territory. The role requires that you actively find, nurture and close new business. The candidate should have strong track record in hitting targets and developing new business through a variety of traditional and social channels. A deep understanding of capital sales within the instrumentation business, as well as detailed technical understanding of the life sciences industry is important. Application specific knowledge of the biologics and gene therapy market would be highly beneficial but not essential. The candidate should be accustomed to using contact management systems and experience with Salesforce would be preferred. 

Responsibilities

• Report to the Vice President of Commercial BGT North America and develop and optimize a well-balanced and proactive sales strategy.
• Find, nurture and close new business.
• Represent the business in a professional manner at external meetings/demonstrations and scientific conferences.
• Maintain strong customer relationships to ensure effective use of Unchained Lab’s products as well as drive post-sale business.
• Work with marketing colleagues to develop a local strategy for marketing and lead generation.
• Work closely with customers to identify and interpret market dynamics influencing demands for new products and new assay development.
• Report monthly KPIs and be responsible for ensuring growth and development of these business-critical areas of development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology or similar discipline
• 3+ years industry experience in a relevant sales role.
• Prior experience with Salesforce.com or similar CRM
• Experience in the biologics and gene therapy markets preferred
• Experience selling in complex purchasing environments with multiple decision makers
• Travel up to 40% overnight when required
• Preferred location is North Carolina. Other locations in the Southeast for the right candidate will be considered.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $170,000. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual base salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation
practices. This role is also eligible for our annual bonus or commission program, and
comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.